Mike Leach of Washington State and the late Jim Margraff of Johns Hopkins headline the American Football Coaches Association's national college coaches of the year.

Leach led the Cougars to a school-record 11 wins this season, including a victory over Iowa State in the Alamo Bowl. It was the fourth consecutive bowl appearance for Leach in Pullman, something no other Washington State coach has ever done.

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts walks to the locker room before the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at Levi's Stadium. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports